Mc Dade, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 4median date
First fall frostNov 24median date
Growing season265 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Mc Dade compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mc Dade falls between February 12 and March 23, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 13.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 265-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 18 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pflugerville, TX, 40 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there and the growing season is 11 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 12 |
| 50% (median) | March 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 24 |
| 90% (late) | December 13 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Mc Dade, TX
Mc Dade, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 4, first frost Nov 24, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mc Dade, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 4 – Mar 11 | Sep 29 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Okra | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Basil | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 28 – Mar 11 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 10 – Dec 15 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Elgin 1 N, TX weather station, 15 km away (elevation 594 ft (181 m)).
Frost dates near Mc Dade
- Elgin Mar 4 · Nov 24
- Paige Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Bastrop Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Lexington Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Coupland Mar 8 · Nov 21
- Lincoln Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Manor Mar 4 · Nov 24
- Smithville Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Giddings Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Thrall Mar 8 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mc Dade, TX?
The median last spring frost in Mc Dade, TX is March 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mc Dade, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Mc Dade, TX?
About 265 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mc Dade, TX?
Mc Dade, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.